Florida Aquarium
- Swim with the Fishes
You don't have to be a certified scuba diver to enjoy one of the Florida Keys' best dive sites! This simulated 30-minute surface dive actually teaches the basic concepts of scuba while getting to see the beauty of Florida's aquatic life. This is particularly popular with children (there is one certified dive master with each two children at all times).
Swim with the Fishes adventure is available for ages 6 through adult. No previous training or dive experience required. Cost of $85.00 per person ($75.00 for members) includes admission to aquarium. Children 6-8 years old must have a paying adult swim with them. Bring bathing suit and towel. Advance reservations are required, call 813-273-4015. Photographs are available for purchase.
SeaWorld Orlando
- Dine with Shamu
Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience as you dine water-side next to SeaWorld's biggest star – Shamu. This back-stage buffet-style meal and special "just-for-kids" menu serves up a chance to meet the trainers and animal care specialists while you watch Shamu show off.
Cost is $42.00 (plus tax and gratuity) per adult, $22.00 (plus tax and gratuity) for children ages 3-9, and children under 3 are free. Reservations are required and payment is due at time of booking. SeaWorld admission is required, but not included in above prices.
- Penguin Spotlight Tour
Turn your passion for penguins into an experience of a lifetime when you take the 60-minute walking tour behind-the-scenes at Penguin Encounter where you'll meet care experts and see a puffin up-close.
This is a one-hour walking tour that includes climbing stairs and walking on wet surfaces. Tours are $50.00 (plus tax) for adults and $40.00 (plus tax) for children ages 3-9. Children under 3 are free, but must have a reservation. SeaWorld admission is required, but not included in tour prices.
- Dolphin Spotlight Tour
Dolphins are delightful creatures, so wouldn't being a dolphin trainer be a delightful career? Find out if you have what it takes to be a dolphin trainer on this 60-minute walking tour that goes backstage at Whale and Dolphin Stadium. Discover what it takes to train and care for the stars of the show and then participate in a training session with animal care staffers at Dolphin Cove where you'll touch a dolphin.
Tours are $50.00 (plus tax) for adults and $40.00 (plus tax) for children ages 3-9. Children under 3 are free, but must have a reservation. SeaWorld admission is required, but not included in tour prices.
- Beluga Interaction Program
Beluga whales... enchanting, mysterious... and oh-so-close! This unforgettable once-in-a-lifetime experience will allow you to interact and touch Beluga whales and learn about their habits and lifestyles.
Participants age 10 or above, from $149.00. SeaWorld admission is required, but not included in tour price.
- Sharks Deep Dive
Gulp... swimming with sharks is not my idea of fun, but if you're more of the adventurous type... then this underwater adventure is for you! Actually dive into the water at the Shark Encounter attraction and come in contact with sharks so close you can touch them. Of course, not to worry because you'll be protected in an authentic shark cage! See over 30 sharks of more than five species — some more than nine feet long — on your underwater excursion.
Deep Dive tours are six times daily — 10:00 & 11:00 a.m., 12 noon, 2:00, 3:00 & 4:00 p.m. Cost is $150.00 (plus tax) per person. Participants must be 10 years of age or older. Helmets allow participants to breathe and communicate underwater without scuba equipment. Program requires SeaWorld admission or Passport membership.
- Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at SeaWorld? Discover how SeaWorld's animal experts care for rescued manatees and sea turtles and fascinating facts about SeaWorld's commitment to wildlife on this 90-minute tour. Also interact with a small shark, explore a hideen polar bear den and touch a penguin.
This tour requires stepping on and off a bus several times. Tour is for ages 5 and up. Cost is $30.00 (plus tax) for adults and $20.00 (plus tax) for children age 5-9. Children under 3 are free, but require a reservation. Tour requires SeaWorld admission or Passport membership and is not included in price.
- Marine Mammal Keeper Experience
Spend the day with the SeaWorld Orlando animal staff to see what it's like to work with and come face-to-face with such amazing creatures as otters, sea lions, walruses and whales. You won't be bored, because you will be actively involved in food preparation, cleaning up after and interacting with these animals. Enjoy lunch with other student trainers and then enjoy the park for the rest of the day.
Participants must be 13 years of age or older, at least 52" tall and in good physical condition. Tour charge is $399.00 and includes seven consecutive days admission to SeaWorld, career book, t-shirt and lunch.
General Information Small groups will be combined to form a larger tour group. Tour prices, times and components are subject to change. All tours are subject to availability. Passport members call 1-800-327-2424 for discount. Late arrivals may not be accommodated due to limited tour availability. Cancellations with less than a 24-hour notice are non-refundable.
For reservations call 1-800-327-2424 or visit one of these online links to book SeaWorld Orlando tours:
- Dine with Shamu.
- Interactive Programs for Beluga, Sharks and Marine Mammal Keeper experiences.
- Guided Tours for the Penguin and Dolphin Spotlights and Behind-the Scenes Tours.
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